Sky Harbor data shows WestJet and Air Canada passenger counts dropped 22% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year — falling from 292,000 to 229,000 passengers.
Canada is Arizona’s second-largest source of international tourists, bringing in roughly 852,000 visitors annually and injecting up to $2.4 billion into the state’s economy.
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Any sustained decline will be felt by Arizona’s hospitality sector.
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